Saturday, January 30, 2016

A Woman's Guide To Buying Stylish Modest Islamic Clothing

By Stephen Russell


For Islamic women, dressing modestly is an important aspect of their religious devotion and their way of life. However, while many fashions these days can be extremely revealing, it is still possible to find modest Islamic clothing that is both modern and stylish. There is no reason why a woman cannot fulfill her religious obligations while dressing in many of the modern styles that are popular today.

Depending on where you are from, your views of what is modest may vary greatly. For many women, simply covering the hair and wearing clothing that does not overly attract the eyes of men will be enough to fulfill their obligations. For other women, however, it may be more customary to cover more of the body and sometimes even the face and eyes. Your personal modesty requirements will influence which styles and garments will suit your needs.

If you are able to choose Western-style garments to dress in rather than needing to wear a jilbab, abaya or other concealing garment, you may find it easier to search for websites and stores that sell "modern modest" garments. These typically have longer hemlines, more generous cuts and complimentary accessories such as scarves and undershirts.

If you are interested in wearing many of the modern tops that are currently popular, you may want to consider investing in long sleeved undershirts. These can cover the arms from the wrists or the forearms up but are light enough to wear even if the weather is warm. Look for shirts that are made out of cotton as these can be soft and comfortable.

Skirts can be fun and stylish to wear. In the past, many had shorter hemlines and these made it difficult to wear and still maintain modesty standards. Longer skirts are available now and many are even ankle length. You may want to look at a skirt that is cut to below the knee if you will be performing a lot of physical labor or if you will be participating in athletic activities. Otherwise, a long, flowing maxi style may be just what to wear to look modern while staying covered up.

Leggings can add an extra layer of modesty to your outfit as well. If you choose fleece-lined versions you may also find that you are warmer and more comfortable when the weather is cold. Look for bother patterned styles and those in plain colors to make sure you are building the most versatile wardrobe you can.

Scarves are very popular and so it is not difficult to find options that can be used to cover your hair. Its always nice to be able to see these items and touch them so that you can make sure that the fabric will not be overly slippery and difficult to work with. If you wear a head covering under your scarf you may want to make sure that the colors and patterns work well together.

There are a number of different websites that offer modest Islamic styles regardless of what your personal modesty requirements entail. This can be especially helpful if you need garments that provide more coverage than modern styles may provide. If you see another woman wearing garments that you like especially, asking where she purchased them may also give you a good source of fashion pieces that may suit your needs.




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